Kerr said he knows Butler will spend time with Kuminga and help teach him tricks of the trade. Butler is among the league’s best at drawing fouls, which is also a strength of Kuminga’s — but one that could be honed even more.

Kuminga is slated to miss Sunday's contest against the Mavs and Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets before being re-evaluated before the Warriors head out on a five-game road swing starting on Thursday in Orlando.

Jimmy Butler's presence has awoken a sleeping giant in the Bay Area, and the Warriors still have reinforcements on the way.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr couldn't be more excited about what Jonathan Kuminga can take away from veteran forward Jimmy Butler.

Jan 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) dribbles up court in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images / David Gonzales-Imagn Images

SAN FRANCISCO — While some Warriors got optional shots up at the team facility Saturday, Jonathan Kuminga took what coach Steve Kerr described as “huge step” in his recovery from an ankle sprain that has sidelined him for the past six weeks.